Continuous Improvement Specialist I

Woodward's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.

We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated annual base pay : $76,640 (minimum) - $95,800 (midpoint) - $112,960 (maximum)

All members included in cash bonus opportunity.

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and Training / Professional Development opportunities for all members

12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.

Paid parental leave.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.

Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

Member referral bonus

Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Voluntary benefits, including :

Home / Auto Insurance discounts

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Continuous Improvement Specialist I, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Under the direction of and reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will teach New Member, Greenbelt, Champions, and Woodward's general Membership on the principles of BTO Lean Six Sigma.

The CI Specialist will support a One Woodward approach to BTO Lean Six Sigma.

What You Will Be Doing

Work with members of the organization to identify and implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen methodologies.

Facilitate workshops, projects, and project reviews for Woodward members.

Track and report project results to leadership team as appropriate.

Interface cross-functionally with internal members and / or external clients.

Perform data analysis and utilize data-driven decision making to drive change across the business.

10% of travel time may be required (domestically) to support other business unit's process improvement activities and may include travel to customers and suppliers.

What We Are Looking For

US - associate's degree required.

1-2 years Exposure to manufacturing and quality business processes (transactional or operational) required.

Previous structured process improvement experience with demonstrated track record of results required.

1 year - Experience with performing data analysis using software such as Microsoft Excel, Minitab, etc. and presenting executive summaries to stakeholders.

ASQ Certification, CQIA, CQT, CQA, CQE or related preferred.

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification required preferred.

Six Sigma Black Belt Training, successful completion within 1 year preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen methodologies.

Ability to effectively speak before groups.

Demonstrated ability to navigate SAP, and to perform data analysis using software such Microsoft Excel, MiniTab, or similar.

Ability to lead a cross-functional group to develop a solution, implement the solution, and sustain the improvement.

Technical competency in SAP project management techniques and structured RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) methodologies.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.

S. Department of State and / or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.

e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Protected Veterans